Approach Gross Weight Transponder 
Plane and Pilot
MAY 3, 2025
So its been upgraded with a pair of Garmin G5 EFIS displays and a GTN 650 mated to a GTX 345 Mode S transponder. I also like to look for what I call crummy weather thats just low enough that I can get an instrument approach in, but not so much that I don’t have any outs. Widell says. One of those followed an intersection takeoff.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 18, 2025
The B36TC, with its 200-pound gross weight increase, can carry roughly 900 pounds in the cabin with the tanks full. Worth mentioning is that D’Shannon’s tip fuel tanks (40 additional gallons) bump the gross weight to 4010 pounds. D’Shannon’s tip fuel tanks increase the gross to 4,010. Learn more at www.d-shannon-aviation.com.
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Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. Vso approach speed is 53 knots. The ELSA is a different animal. With a 41-knot stall speed, the common 1.3
Flying Magazine
JULY 15, 2025
Celebrating six decades of Bonanza heritage, N575W combines a Tornado Alley turbocharged IO-550 engine with tip tanks and a gross weight increase to deliver exceptional climb and cruise performance in all conditions. Pitot static and transponder checks are valid through this month and the aircraft holds a clean damage history.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 30, 2025
Given that gross weight for the NX is 2,300 pounds and the standard empty weight in base configuration is 1,216 pounds, CubCrafters achieved its goal. While the NXCub can carry a big load, it can only do so if loaded carefully because the weight and balance envelope has an unusual shape. That got our attention.
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. Vso approach speed is 53 knots. The ELSA is a different animal. With a 41-knot stall speed, the common 1.3
Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 2, 2024
This system includes modes for: roll pitch heading vertical speed altitude hold approach These modes allow for a steady rate of descent, ascent, and consistent speed and altitude ranges. One of the standout features of the Cessna 172’s cockpit is its digital autopilot system. Aerodynamic enhancements are another area of focus.
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